Founding Software Engineer

<p style="min-height:1.5em">At The Flex, we believe renting a home should be as effortless as booking a ride.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our mission is ambitious: enable anyone to live anywhere, anytime, without friction.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Powered by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Base360.ai">Base360.ai</a>, our proprietary technology platform, we are building the operating system for modern renting—automating operations, connecting fragmented systems, and creating seamless experiences for guests, landlords, and operators across the world.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We're looking for a Founding Software Engineer to help architect and build the technology that powers the future of The Flex.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">This is not a typical engineering role.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll work directly with the founder, influence product strategy, make architectural decisions, and build systems that become the foundation of a global business.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll have extraordinary ownership, responsibility, and impact from day one.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>What You'll Build</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">As a Founding Software Engineer, you'll help create and scale <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Base360.ai">Base360.ai</a>—the technology platform that powers every aspect of The Flex.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">From AI-powered workflows and booking systems to operational automation and intelligent decision-making, you'll build products that directly impact revenue, efficiency, and customer experience.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You won't just ship features.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll create systems that replace manual work, unlock scale, and become a competitive advantage for the company.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Your Mission</h2><h3>Build Core Products</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design, build, and launch the software that powers bookings, pricing, payments, operations, communications, and guest experiences.</p><h3>Architect the Platform</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Make key technical decisions and help define the long-term architecture of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Base360.ai">Base360.ai</a>.</p><h3>Create Automation at Scale</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop workflows and systems that automate operational processes across multiple countries and thousands of stays.</p><h3>Leverage AI</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build AI-powered tools, agents, and workflows that improve productivity, decision-making, and customer experience.</p><h3>Integrate the Ecosystem</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and maintain integrations with platforms including Airbnb, Hostaway, Stripe, Twilio, Google, OpenAI, and other strategic partners.</p><h3>Move Fast</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Operate with urgency and ownership, turning ideas into production-ready solutions quickly and effectively.</p><h3>Solve Real Problems</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work on challenges such as:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Reservation synchronization</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Dynamic pricing</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Smart access management</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Guest communication automation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Operational forecasting</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Maintenance and cleaning automation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">AI-powered alerts and monitoring</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Revenue optimization</p></li></ul><h3>Help Build the Company</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">As one of the first engineers, your influence will extend beyond code. You'll help shape processes, culture, product direction, and the future engineering team.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Tech Stack</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our current stack includes:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Python</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">FastAPI</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">React</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">TypeScript</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Supabase</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">PostgreSQL</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">AWS</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">OpenAI APIs</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Stripe</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Twilio</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Docker</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">GitHub Actions</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">We care more about your ability to learn and build than your experience with any specific technology.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><h3>Must Have</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong software engineering fundamentals</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience building production-grade applications</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong understanding of APIs, databases, and system design</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Product mindset and customer obsession</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ability to work independently with minimal supervision</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong problem-solving ability</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High level of ownership and accountability</p></li></ul><h3>Bonus Points</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Startup experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with AI products or LLM integrations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience building SaaS products</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with FastAPI, React, AWS, or Supabase</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Marketplace, travel, or PropTech experience<br></p></li></ul><h2>What Success Looks Like</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Within your first year:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Critical company operations are automated through systems you've built</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Base360.ai">Base360.ai</a> becomes a core competitive advantage</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">New products are shipped rapidly and reliably</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Engineering velocity increases significantly</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">AI-powered workflows are embedded across the business</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">The platform is ready to scale internationally<br></p></li></ul><h2>Why Join The Flex</h2><h3>Massive Impact</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Your work will directly shape how thousands of people live, travel, and experience cities.</p><h3>Founding-Level Ownership</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">You'll have significant influence over product, technology, and company direction.</p><h3>Build Alongside the Founder</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work closely with leadership and help define the future of the business.</p><h3>Learn Faster</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Gain exposure to engineering, AI, product, operations, growth, and company-building.</p><h3>Performance-Based Rewards</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Competitive compensation with meaningful upside for exceptional contributors.</p><h3>Remote-First</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work from anywhere. We care about results, not hours.<br></p><h2>This Role Is Not For You If</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You're looking for a predictable corporate environment</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You prefer maintaining systems rather than building them</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You need constant direction and supervision</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You avoid ownership outside your immediate responsibilities</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">You are uncomfortable with change, ambiguity, and rapid execution</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em">If you're excited by building products, solving hard problems, leveraging AI, and helping create the operating system for modern renting, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">#LI-Remote</p>